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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...
DISCUSSION
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST COLORADO CONTINUE
TODAY AND SATURDAY. WINDS SUBSIDE LATE WEEKEND AND A SURGE OF
MOISTURE EARLY NEXT WEEK WILL SUPPRESS CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER
CONDITIONS. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL RETURN FOR THE
MOUNTAINS SUNDAY AND BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD ON THE TERRAIN MONDAY
AND TUESDAY. AN APPROACHING DISTURBANCE COULD PRODUCE CRITICAL
FIRE WEATHER NEXT WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
UT AND SOUTHWEST CO.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL
COZ200-222230-
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR
8000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL 1200,
THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F NEAR 6000 FEET
45-55 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-24%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING WEST 15 TO 20
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-45 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60% NEAR 6000 FEET
42-52% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F NEAR 6000 FEET
55-65 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 11000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
38-48. HIGHS 74-84. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
25 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 67-77. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO 35 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 69-79.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 68-78.
COZ201-222230-
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING WEST 15 TO 20
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-37 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........55-65%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY (20-30%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........17-27%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
WEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 10000 FT AGL AFTER
0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 15
TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
34-44. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 59-69. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 61-71.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 60-70.
COZ202-222230-
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F NEAR 6000 FEET
46-56 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-17% NEAR 6000 FEET
17-27% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING WEST 15 TO 20
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1500.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........52-62% NEAR 6000 FEET
44-54% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR
8000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200,
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77 F NEAR 6000 FEET
55-65 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-17% NEAR 6000 FEET
16-26% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 11500 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR
8000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 44-54.
HIGHS 68-78. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 70-80.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 69-79.
COZ203-222230-
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (70-80%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F NEAR 6000 FEET
51-61 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-23%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 8500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1500.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-48 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........44-54%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F NEAR 6000 FEET
59-69 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-17%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 12000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
NOT AS WARM. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 71-81.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 72-82.
COZ205-222230-
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1500.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN MOSTLY
CLEAR (20-30%). ISOLATED SHOWERS.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........55-70%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
WEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 10500 FT AGL AFTER
0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 15
TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
34-44. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 64-74.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 64-74.
COZ290-222230-
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 6000 FEET, ISOLATED
SHOWERS AFTER 1200. NEAR 8000 FEET, ISOLATED
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 F NEAR 6000 FEET
54-64 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400,
THEN MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F NEAR 6000 FEET
34-44 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........46-56% NEAR 6000 FEET
53-63% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F NEAR 6000 FEET
61-71 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-15%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING WEST 15 TO 20
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 12500 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
NOT AS WARM. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 72-82.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS
43-53. HIGHS 72-82.
COZ291-222230-
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 9000 FT AGL AFTER 1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........57-67%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING WEST 10 TO 15
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
36-46. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 57-67. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED
SHOWERS. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 63-73.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 63-73.
COZ292-222230-
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 F NEAR 6000 FEET
49-59 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-24% NEAR 6000 FEET
20-30% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1500.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400,
THEN MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%), ISOLATED SHOWERS
UNTIL 2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43 F NEAR 6000 FEET
32-42 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
SOUTHEAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80 F NEAR 6000 FEET
59-69 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 12500 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
8000 FEET. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 78-88. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
8000 FEET. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 78-88. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
NOT AS WARM. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 68-78.
WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 74-84.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 74-84.
COZ293-222230-
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800, THEN 8500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL
2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
33-43. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 58-68. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 64-74.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 64-74.
COZ207-222230-
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 12000 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........46-56%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
NORTHEAST 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-14%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 12500 FT AGL AFTER
1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 80-90. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 79-89. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
NOT AS WARM. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 69-79. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 74-84.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 74-84.
COZ294-222230-
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 10500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-45 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........49-59%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTHEAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 11500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 56-66. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 62-72.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 62-72.
COZ295-222230-
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-24%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 12000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (70-80%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-44 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........51-61%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
35-45. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
COOLER. SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
38-48. HIGHS 58-68. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 63-73.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 65-75.
UTZ485-222230-
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 7000 FEET,
ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 1200. NEAR 10000 FEET,
SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F NEAR 7000 FEET
41-51 F NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31% NEAR 7000 FEET
28-38% NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......19% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.
CLEARING INDEX......650.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR 7000 FEET,
ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL 2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-41 F NEAR 7000 FEET
22-32 F NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........49-59% NEAR 7000 FEET
57-67% NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......24% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......500 UNTIL 2000, THEN LESS THAN 500.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 7000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL
1200, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR 10000
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 F NEAR 7000 FEET
50-60 F NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 9500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 0900. 1050 AFTER 1000.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .
LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 7000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 62-72. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 61-71.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 61-71.
UTZ486-222230-
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL
1200, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR 8000
FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%), ISOLATED SHOWERS
AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F NEAR 5000 FEET
43-53 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.
24 HR TREND......4% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.
CLEARING INDEX......600.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR 5000 FEET,
ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL 2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-45 F NEAR 5000 FEET
27-37 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........43-53%.
24 HR TREND......19% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F NEAR 5000 FEET
53-63 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......12 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22% NEAR 5000 FEET
18-28% NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 11000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100, THEN 1050.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS
44-54. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED
SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 67-77. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 67-77.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 67-77.
UTZ487-222230-
BOOK CLIFFS-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL
1200, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR 8000
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL 1200, THEN
MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 F NEAR 5000 FEET
52-62 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-21% NEAR 5000 FEET
17-27% NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE MORNING.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN
NORTHWEST.
CLEARING INDEX......650.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........46-56%.
24 HR TREND......22% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.
CLEARING INDEX......650 UNTIL 2000, THEN LESS THAN 500.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F NEAR 5000 FEET
62-72 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......11 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16% NEAR 5000 FEET
15-25% NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 11500 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1100.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR
8000 FEET AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET
. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 68-78. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .
LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 69-79.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 69-79.
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1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 5000 FEET, ISOLATED
SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F NEAR 5000 FEET
56-66 F NEAR 7000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.
24 HR TREND......5% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800, THEN 8500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 0800, THEN 800.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-53 F.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........40-50%.
24 HR TREND......1% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 1000 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
NORTHEAST.
CLEARING INDEX......650 UNTIL 2000, THEN LESS THAN 500.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR
7000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200,
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 5000 FEET
65-75 F NEAR 7000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......11 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-15%.
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 12500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1050 AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 83-93. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 5000 FEET. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 82-92. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET
. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 73-83. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
25 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .
LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 76-86.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 76-86.
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SOUTHEAST UTAH-
1223 AM MDT FRI MAY 22 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR
8000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200,
THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS
AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 5000 FEET
53-63 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16% NEAR 5000 FEET
19-29% NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......3% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................10 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 12500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1300.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL
2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-55 F NEAR 5000 FEET
37-47 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........40-50%.
24 HR TREND......9% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000, THEN LESS THAN 500.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR
8000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200,
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F NEAR 5000 FEET
60-70 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-13% NEAR 5000 FEET
13-23% NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 13500 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1050 AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 82-92. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 80-90. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 73-83. SOUTH
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 5000 FEET AND
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 46-56.
HIGHS 77-87.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 77-87.
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